Chrysler Repair: 98 intrepid AC (ATC), 1998 chrysler concorde, chrysler concorde


Question
QUESTION: 2 part question:
The situation: Following replacement of a battery in my 1998 Dodge intrepid, I am cursing my own laziness for not doing it myself.  The positive terminal was corroded and replaced.  It is a 2-wire terminal and the "tech" didn't get the smaller wire tight.  Following the replacement, my A/C is completely unresponsive.  It will only produce hot air, from the defrost outlets, at what seems to be medium speed.  No matter what button is pushed it cycles back to ac on (but not productive, and hot air out the defrost vents.  The temperature read-out reads only "--"

Question one:  Will replacing the ATC module remedy the problem.
Question two:  For the sake of reliability in the future, is the ATC module a swap out for the standard heat/AC control?

Many thanks for whatever assistance you may offer.
John

ANSWER: this is a rest for the ATC system  do this b4 replacing anything.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.


Remove the IOD fuse (circuit M1) from the junction block for approximately 60 seconds and then replace it. If the DTC "A/C CONTROL DOOR INPUT SHORTED TO BATTERY" had been present prior to this step it should now be erased. If the DTC does not return, the repair has been completed successfully. If the DTC returns, refer to Test 6A on pages 436 and 437 of the 1998 Chrysler Concorde/Dodge Intrepid, 1999 Chrysler 300M/LHS Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual (Publication No. 81-699-97229) for further diagnosis instructions. After performing Test 6A, remove the IOD fuse for60 seconds and reinstall.

ANd no u cant replace the ATC with a manual system.

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QUESTION: Thanks for your prompt answer.

I hate to be a pest, but exactly which one is the IOD fuse?  

I have tried every fuse on the side of the dash, and under the hood, that even remotely seems to have anything to do with ignition-off draws, all to no avail.  I pulled the ATC control panel/ABS fuse and the blower motor/ATC power module fuses, for good measure...No good.  

I have tried on line and everybody has an opinion, but no 2 of those agree, and there is no specific designation for "OID", "Circuit M1" or anything mentioned in your message in the manual or on the diagrams accompanying the fuse panels.

I have, thankfully been able to at least get the heat off (or at least isolate it outside the passenger compartment} by pulling the blower motor fuse.

Thanks again,
John

Answer
the fuse is one the drive side dash panel and its the 10 amp red fuse that is raised about the other ones  and some times in in cased in plastic. If u pull that fuse u will know it the radio time clock will not work and go back to 12 when u plug it in.